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String super-group Sultans of String to perform at Halton Region Museum
Release Date: Mar 3, 10
Looking for a unique way to beat the winter blues? Consider a trip to the Halton Region Museum in Kelso Conservation Area. The Museum’s monthly concert series featuring some of the finest jazz musicians from across the GTA and throughout southern Ontario continues on Sunday, March 14 with a performance by Sultans of String
"Jazz at the Museum continues to attract a loyal following based on the talent of the featured performers," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. "The charming venue and the top-notch performers make for a winning combination."
Held in Halton Region Museum's Hearth Room, the Jazz series is a fundraising event for the Halton Museum Foundation in support of the Museum's capital renovation campaign.
Sultans of String band members Chris McKhool and Kevin Laliberte are members of the 2009 Instrumental Group of the Year. The group’s recent atomic world-jazz-flamenco album “Yalla Yalla!” is a finalist in the Instrumental category in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC).
“Bandleader and fiddler Chris McKhool, who has guest starred with Jesse Cook and Pavlo, describes his latest album as a global sonic tapestry, influenced by Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, jazz, classical and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz music,” said Steve Baker, Museum Foundation Chairman and Jazz Series spokesperson. “The band looks for a meeting point between these different styles and creates a unique style of their own that is truly wonderful to experience.”
The group is also a Semi-finalist with their song “Gardens of Lebanon” in the World Music Category. Sultans of String are also up for Favourite World Artist/Group at the 2010 Indies, Independent Music Awards.
Tickets for the March 14 (2 - 4 p.m.) performance are available in advance or at the door for $20 and include the entertainment and light snacks. To reserve your tickets, call 905-875-2200, ext. 21. (Sales are final and must be secured by a VISA number.) There is also a cash bar featuring beer from Cameron's Brewing Co. of Oakville. Seating is on a first come first served basis.
The Halton Region Museum is located inside Kelso Conservation Area in Milton. On entering Kelso Conservation Area, Jazz series guests should mention to gate staff that they are visiting the Museum specifically as some parking is available in front of the Museum. Parking is subject to availability and will be busy during ski season at Glen Eden. Shuttle service is available from the outer parking lots to the Museum but allow time for transportation prior to the show.
The Jazz series continues through to May. For more information regarding the series and other special events, visit www.halton.ca/museum, or contact the Museum directly at 905-875-2200, toll free 1-866-442-5866 or email museum@halton.ca.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 450,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; emergency medical services; waste management; public health; Ontario Works (formerly social assistance); children’s and seniors’ services; social/non-profit housing; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, dial 311.
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Media Contacts:
Nancy Field
Manager, Heritage Services,
Halton Region
905-875-2200, ext. 22
Anna Larson
Communications Specialist
Halton
Region
905-825-6000, ext. 7851
1-866-442-5866
anna.larson@halton.ca
Release Date: Mar 3, 10